How Strong Mayor Powers Leave some Worried

How strong mayor powers leave some worried

When the Ontario government recently expanded strong mayor powers to 169 communities, the chatter around at least one council table turned to a tough-talking, tariff-imposing U.S. president. Back in April, Jeff Earle, Brockville’s longest-serving city council member, said the strong mayor powers that were about to take effect May 1 made him think of the authoritarian tendencies of Donald Trump. “I don’t want to be creating anything that would re…

Rideau Lakes mayor’s use of strong mayor powers sparks backlash and a fact check by his own MPP

Mayor Hoogenboom’s use of strong mayor powers sparks controversy in Rideau Lakes, drawing public criticism and a sharp rebuttal from MPP Steve Clark

MPP Lisa Gretzky tables motion to repeal undemocratic Strong Mayor Powers

Language English News Content: MPP Lisa Gretzky tables motion to repeal undemocratic Strong Mayor Powers   QUEEN’S PARK – MPP Lisa Gretzky (Windsor West) introduced Motion #17 in the Ontario Legislature, urging the Ford Government to immediately rescind the Strong Mayor Powers granted through the Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022.  “Strong mayor powers don’t make our cities stronger — they make them less democratic,” said Gretzky. “These …